All construction projects hit at least a few bumps along the road. To minimize the bumps, the key is good planning. These free forms, contracts, checklists, and other tools are designed to help you anticipate and avoid any big problems – and to manage any that do arise. Most are are either MS Word (doc) , Excel (xls), or PDF files.
Change Orders
Contract clause to manage changes to the building plans.
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Critical Contract Clauses
List of most important clauses in your construction contract.
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Draw Schedule
Sample payment schedule for a new home or remodel.
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Estimating Checklist
Over 350 line items to consider when estimating a building or remodeling project. Corresponds to Estimating Spreadsheet (see below).
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Estimating Spreadsheet (free version)
Excel template for construction estimating and job-costing.
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Land Buying Checklist
Issues and questions to consider when evaluating a building lot.
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Land Buying Questions
Important questions to ask the seller and their agent
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Land Development Budget
Sample budget for developing vacant land.
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Lien Waiver
How to protect yourself from claims by subs and suppliers.
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Punch List
A formal list of items that need completion before releasing the last check.
Description, Checklist, and Sample Form
Model Construction Contract
Free contract written to protect consumers.
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Schedule of Values
Sample cost breakdown for payment schedules.
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Simple Proposal
One-page work proposal.
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Specifications
Sample construction specs for kitchen & bath remodeling.
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